YEARLY HIGH
0.2594 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.2259 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2414 AZN

2016 CNY to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.2594. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 0.2259.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0336 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2413 to the December average rate of 0.2559, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2594 was up 7.77% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2407, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,486 AZN
2015 Average 4,070 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 5,647 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 839.13 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2585
0.2272
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to AZN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.2376, compared to 0.2452 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2376
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2452

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0177 AZN (High: 0.2557 / Low: 0.2380). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 AZN (High: 0.2492 / Low: 0.2438).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0177
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0141 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0141

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2559) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1827), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0732 (+40.06%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2559
2015 Avg (December) 0.1827

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2472 0.2376 0.2413
February 0.2452 0.2389 0.2415
March 0.2557 0.2380 0.2483
April 0.2365 0.2311 0.2341
May 0.2327 0.2259 0.2298
June 0.2341 0.2262 0.2308
July 0.2405 0.2315 0.2347
August 0.2477 0.2402 0.2443
September 0.2492 0.2438 0.2463
October 0.2447 0.2373 0.2405
November 0.2531 0.2440 0.2493
December 0.2594 0.2536 0.2559